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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.41, 1,134.14 and 496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.41, 1,134.14 and 496.11 is: 743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.41 : 1,134.14 = 496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.41/1,134.14 = 496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.41x = 1,134.14 × 496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.41x = 562,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,658.20/756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.85

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